Heart-Healthy Classic Tea Biscuits
Elevate tea time with these **Heart-Healthy Classic Tea Biscuits**, a wholesome twist on a beloved comfort food. Made with nutrient-rich **whole wheat pastry flour**, these biscuits boast a light and flaky texture while keeping saturated fat to a minimum, thanks to the use of **cold, unsalted butter** in a modest quantity. Naturally sweetened with a touch of honey and enriched with **low-fat buttermilk**, this recipe cuts down on sugar and excess calories without compromising on flavor. Perfectly golden and ready in just under 30 minutes, these biscuits are ideal as a nutritious snack or a side for soups, stews, or salads. Whether enjoyed warm straight from the oven or served at room temperature, these healthier biscuits promise all the classic charm without the guilt.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 cup cold, unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons honey
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together the whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cut the cold, unsalted butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingertips to blend the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a separate small bowl, combine the low-fat buttermilk and honey. Stir until the honey is fully dissolved in the buttermilk.
Gradually add the buttermilk mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently with a fork until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it gently about 4-5 times until the dough comes together and is slightly smooth.
Roll out the dough to about 1/2-inch thickness. Use a round biscuit cutter (about 2 inches in diameter) to cut out biscuits. Gather any scraps, gently re-roll, and cut additional biscuits.
Place the biscuits on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 inch between them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown on top.
Transfer the biscuits to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.8 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 33.0 g | 165% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 139 mg | 46% | |
| Sodium | 2770 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 234.5 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.3 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.4 g | ||
| Protein | 41.2 g | 82% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.3 mcg | 17% | |
| Calcium | 307 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 9.0 mg | 50% | |
| Potassium | 1284 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
